• MouldyCat@feddit.uk
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    11 months ago

    So it uses email as the underlying communication protocol? Does that mean you can use Delta Chat to message people who are themselves just sending and receiving emails? Or are Delta Chat messages only readable with the Delta Chat app?

    My dad is steadfastly sticking with email while everyone else in the family is on WhatsApp. If I could use Delta Chat to chat with him while he still uses email, and likewise everyone else in the family, it could be a great way to start getting people off WhatsApp.

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      11 months ago

      Yes you can, if you use an existing classic email account of yours with it, the anonymous free chatmail accounts can only be used with encryption, otherwise spammers could abuse the service

      You will see the conversation as a chat while your dad will see it as normal replies to his emails

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        11 months ago

        Cool, I’ve installed it so fingers crossed I’ll be able to get some other family members onto it. Thanks for the info!